Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-10
THE Truth OF THE MATTER.


Getting down to the plain facts in the
case there is no hope for the reduction OF
surplus taxation outside of the Democratic
party in Congress. 1t is nonsense 10 sup
pose that the Republicans, even had they
the majority, would reduce the burdens OF
the people. They are worse divided than
the Democrats aud could never unite on
any plan to reduce the surplus other than
squandering IT, True, the majority OF the
party want revenue refuTm-the repeal Of
the whisky and tobacco tsxes-but they
could never get such measure through
A considerable minority want tariff reform
only, or are against removing the whisky
tax or want no change at all. Very few
would vote for the only measure that
could be passed., namely, a compromise
between the tariff and the internal reVe-
nue.
This IS plain that the country can look
for relief Only 10 the Democratic majority
in Congress A compromise measure
would probably get the solid Democratic
vote and, lift passed the Republican Sen
ate. the signature Of the President.
It remains FOR the Democrats to intro
duce such bill. There is a spirit Of con-
cession apparent in the party and strong
desire 20 do something. Il were the worst
sort Of folly 10 introduce any enc sided
measure. The aim o! both Mr.. RANDALL
and Mr.. CARLISLE is to reduce taxation
and fulfill the party's pledges. 1t only
remains for these gentlemen to formulate
a MEASURE acceptable 70 both. Ihsuch
measure did not pass the Senate the fault
would not lie with the Democrats and the
people would recognize the tact.
Let the Democratic party strive for har-
monv, which means good to the cOuR-
try and success TO the party. Any
thing else means unfulfned pledges and
the possibility, il not the prOba bility, OF
defeat.
Mr.. RANDALL takes the practical view OF
the matter n sn interview in the New
York Herald, and his attitude will, We be-
lieve, meet with the approval Of Mr.. CAR
Isle. Mr.. RANDALL says:
There win be a reduction of taxation
at this session OF $50, 100000 or more, but
not on the exact line Of the Presidents
suggestions AZ contained in his message.
"A large part Of this reduction will be
in the repeal Of internal taxes which the
President seems not 70 favOr-and reduc-
tons will also be made in the rates Of
duty on imports
There can be such engagements Of the
free list and reductions in the dutiable
schedules as will reduce the revenue from
customs, without the least injury 20 any
of our established and useful industries
without lowering in the remuneration
OF labor.
81 trust and believe such wise counsels
will prevail ~ will secure the accomplish
ment OF these objects.
I'm nv opinion the House will pass q
bill repeating the entire tax on all kinds
and forms Of tobacco and will 90 consider
ably further-ln the direction OF removal
Of internal taXes-such - Installations
from fruits and licenses. Sugar should
not, in my judgment, be irterfered with.
A conservative course OF action will secure
the desired legislation; radical course
will not.
Commenting on this the New York San
SAYS: 1T is most true, a. Nr. RANDALL
says, that any effort to apply radical free
trade policy in this question will defeat
itself
The Republicans are naturally desirous
TO Illustrate ali legislation upon the sub
ject, 50 that the controversy may be carried
over to mex, year and form the main issue
of the Presidential election; and it is the
duty of wise and patriotic Democrats &c
overcome this purpose OF the enemy, and
bring about settlement now on the line;
indicated by Mr. RANDALL, and suggested
BY Mr.. CARIIsLE in his speech on the &C
Casion of his selection as Speaker.
The supreme necessity and duty of the
hour is TO preserve the unity OF the DemOc
racy, and to 20 into SSe election Of .SSS
not upon the issue for which the Republic
cans have been maneuyTing during tbs
last two years, but to dispose OF that ques
ton in the course of the next thre'
months.
Then the field will be clear, and the
Democracy united for the great contest o
next year"
A Great Aim.
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